About me
Fascinated by the mysterious lives of microorganisms, my journey led me to delve into environmental microbiology and bioelectrochemistry during my postgraduate studies. Currently immersed in the development of microbial biosensors and DNA sensors for heavy metal detection, I thrive both as a team member and a leader, driven by my unyielding ambition. Beyond my academic pursuits, I actively engaged with overseas research groups and projects as a visiting researcher and contributed to the American Society for Microbiology and the Turkish Society for Microbiology. Proudly associated with the Rotaract Club, I am equally passionate about social service roles.
Furthermore, my profound interest in psychobiology and neurobiology has steered me towards the realms of psychology and mental health. Since 2009, I have seized numerous opportunities to attend diverse training sessions and seminars, focusing on areas such as Life Coaching, Mindfulness, and Problem-Solving Techniques. What started as a mere curiosity has blossomed into a dedicated pursuit, manifested through the establishment of MOTIWACT in 2023, a platform through which I continue to explore and contribute to these fields.
Dr. Cihan Bostancı
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Experience
University of Bonn, Germany
May 2015- Oct 2015
Visiting researcher – biochemical changes of different barley types under drought stress
Dublin City University, Ireland
Jan 2021- Feb 2022
Visiting researcher – hydrogel based DNA sensors for heavy metal detection
Education
Hacettepe University
Biology, B.Sc. 2009-2013
Ankara University
Biology, M.Sc. 2013-2016
Main interests: Biotechnology, microbiology, renewable energy
Master thesis: Determination of bioethanol production capacities of peanut and hazelnut shells.
Ankara University
Biology, Ph.D. 2016-2023
Main interests: Biotechnology, microbiology, biosensors, analytical chemistry
PhD thesis: Determination of heavy metals in aqueous solutions via microbial biosensors
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”
— Marie Curie